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LendAPI Podcast
by Timothy Li
We dedicate this podcast to the hard working men and women from members on LendAPI's Marketplace.
Episodes
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LendAPI Partner Podcast: Ty Wittman (Pulse) on Why 95% Accurate Document AI Is Still Wrong
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) talks with Ty Wittman of Pulse about why banks still read documents by hand, why template-based OCR was never going to solve it, and what it takes to extract data from a commercial loan packet with confidence a credit committee can actually trust.…
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LendAPI Partner Podcast: Amr (Neumetria) on Why a Credit Score Can't Describe a Person
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) talks with Amr, founder and CEO of Neumetria, about why a three-digit credit score is a fundamentally broken way to represent a person's financial life — and why every dollar you earn deserves better context than "restaurant" or "travel." Amr's path...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Jackie (MOOV) on Instant Payments and the art of follow-up
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) catches up with Jackie of MOOV — a single-API payment processor connected directly to the Fed, Visa, and Mastercard — live from FinTech DevCon in Denver, a developer-only conference with no sales pitches allowed. Jackie walks through what MOOV...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Simon Darchis (FinWise Bank) on What Makes a Bank Say Yes to a Fintech
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) talks with Simon of FinWise Bank Corp about what actually happens behind the scenes of a bank-fintech sponsorship — why some fintechs get onboarded and others get turned away, why high-interest short-term loans aren't always the villain they're made...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast: Trevor Barran (FNCR) on the $1M-to-$30M Gap No One Is Financing
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) talks with Trevor Barran, CEO of FNCR, about the strange, underserved middle of small business lending — too big for a local bank or an online lending platform, too small for a commercial bank's credit desk — and why FNCR built an entire company to...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast: Carlos Caro on Scaling Network with Affiliate Marketing Summit
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) welcomes back Carlos Caro — consumer lending founder, creator of The Free Toaster newsletter, and now the organizer of a new invite-curated event bringing lenders and publishers together in San Francisco. Carlos spent seven years at Capital One…
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LendAPI Partner Podcast: Jeeda Salloum (Block Equity) on Betting on Businesses When No One Else Will
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) talks with Jeeda Salloum , Partner at Block Equity Group, about small business lending, the real stories behind the numbers, and how a psychology degree turned out to be the perfect training for finance. Jeeda's a partner, closing deals and helping...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast: John Gordon (ValidiFI) on Killing Payment Fraud Before It Happens
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) talks with John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI, about how lenders and fintechs validate bank accounts, stop ACH fraud, and make better credit decisions using bank behavior data most lenders never see. John breaks down NACHA's Web Debit Rule (why every ACH...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Jay Shah, Director of Strategic Partnership at CRS Credit API
In this episode, host Timothy Li (CEO, LendAPI) talks with Jay Shah of CRS Credit API — a licensed Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) built to make regulated financial data easy for fintechs and lenders to access. Jay breaks down what "regulated data" actually means, why the FCRA (Fair Credit...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast — Ron James, Founder & CEO at Opscale Exchange
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Ron James, a former senior retail executive at Walmart, Best Buy, and H&R Block who now runs Opscale Exchange. They dig into the billions of dollars in government tax credits — from R&D to tariff refunds — that small...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Tristan Pollock, Managing Director at gener8tor
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Tristan, who manages the accelerator community at gener8tor. They explore the burgeoning tech landscape in Nevada, the critical importance of the energy sector, and how generator's specialized programs are accelerating...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Tommy Cotter, Director of Data Product at Benzinga
In this episode of the LendAPI Podcast, host Timothy Li talks with Tommy Cotter, who manages the API data endpoints for Benzinga. They discuss the evolution of financial news, the power of real-time data integration, and how modern technology is reshaping how retail and institutional investors...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Matthew Komos, Founder & CEO of OGMA Risk and Analytics
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Matthew, founder of OGMA Risk and Analytics, to discuss the critical intersection of deep analytical experience and modern financial technology. Drawing from over 20 years in risk management and consulting, Matthew...
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Demolishing Wall Street’s Walls: Inside Trump’s New Fintech EO
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li dive into the massive structural shifts rocking the fintech and banking landscape following the latest White House mandate. Timothy breaks down the newly signed Executive Order, “Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Brian Scott, Co Founder of RAI Partners
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Brian Scott, co-founder of RAI Partners, to explore the intersection of credit unions, mission-driven lending, and modern financial products. Drawing from over 20 years in payments and credit unions, Brian discusses…
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Billy Quinn, SVP Business Architecture Lead at Truist
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Billy Quinn, who leads product and platform architecture at Truist, to explore the intersections of military discipline, process engineering, and modern banking. Drawing from his 10-year career in the military and...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Colin Darke, Chief Executive Officer at CompliSun
LendAPI Partner Podcast features Colin Darke, CEO of CompliSun, a regulatory technology company and fractional compliance team. Darke discusses his extensive background, including eight years at Rocket Loans where he served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He highlights the common...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Phil Ganz, President at Next Wave Mortgage
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Phil Ganz, President of Next Wave Mortgage, to discuss what it truly takes to build a people-first mortgage brokerage in today's fast-moving lending landscape. Phil brings a rare combination…
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Ryan Hildebrand, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer at Bankwell
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Ryan Hildebrand, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer at Bankwell, to discuss what it truly takes to transform a community bank into a fintech-grade institution. Ryan brings a rare perspective as a...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Carla Canino, Founder & CEO of Kindlee
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Carla Canino, Founder & CEO of Kindlee (Techstars '24), to explore the intersection of responsible AI, financial inclusion, and the future of fair lending. Carla brings over 15 years of...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Carlos Caro, Managing Partner & Founder of New Market Growth
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Carlos Caro, Founder of New Market Growth, to discuss the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of consumer lending. Carlos shares his deep industry expertise, detailing how lenders can...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Dan Niemiec, Chief Credit & Analytics Officer at 1st Franklin Financial Corporation
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Dan Neimiec, Chief Credit Risk and Analytics Officer at 1sr Franklin Financial, to discuss the company's unique approach to consumer lending. Dan shares how his team is using internal...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Debra LeJeune, Founder & CEO at Integrity Payments Group
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Co-Founder and CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Debra LeJeune, a special friend of LendAPI. Debra, whose background originated in banking, is a former commercial banking officer. She discusses the formation of her company, Integrity,...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Steven Ma, Founder & CEO at Pony Money
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Steven Ma, Founder & CEO of PonyMoney, a Texas‑based personal lending company focused on delivering fast, hassle‑free installment loans. Steven shares how PonyMoney built a modern lending...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Jospeh Huch, Vice President of Sales at USIO
This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger Van Faassen sits down with Joseph Huch, Vice President of Sales at USIO, a leading, tech-forward payments provider helping lenders, fintechs, and SaaS platforms modernize how they move money. Together, they unpack how integrated payments,...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Mor Milo CEO at Relli
LendAPI Partner Podcast with Mor Milo, CEO at Relli features an insightful discussion on revolutionizing real estate investing through technology. Mor Milo shares his expertise in building a platform that democratizes access to high-yield, passive real estate opportunitiesKey Topics Discussed-...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Jay Bhattacharya, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Veem
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, Jay Bhattacharya shares his journey in the world of payments and fintech. As the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Veem, Jay provides a deep dive into how fintech companies can simplify global payments and accelerate innovation through strategic...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Brian Reshefsky, CEO & Founder of Edge
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, Brian Reshefsky, Founder and CEO of Edge, shares the origins of Edge and explores his journey in fintech, focusing on technology-driven lending and API transformation. He highlights how partnerships like Edge and LendAPI address digital onboarding,...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Gerogina Merhom CEO & Founder of SOLO
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger van Faassen sits down with Georgina Merhom, the founder and CEO of SOLO. Georgina shares her journey from running a lending company in Egypt to solving critical data challenges in the global lending sector by founding SOLO. This…
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Mike Coy, Founder & CEO of Channel Payments
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger van Faassen sits down with Mike Coy, the founder and CEO of Channel Payments. This conversation dives deep into the inception of Channel Payments, revealing how Mike identified core challenges in the payment processing industry and built...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Rick Haskell, Founder & CEO of Lendisoft
In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger Van Faassen sits down with Rick Haskell, founder and CEO of Lendisoft. Drawing from two decades of risk management experience, Rick shares how the spark for Lendisoft emerged from recognizing a major gap in the market: small and mid-size...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Steven Thompson, CEO & Co-Founder at ScoreMyCash
In this illuminating episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger van Faassen welcomes Stephen Thompson, co-founder and CEO of ScoreMyCash. The conversation delves into how ScoreMyCash is reshaping the lending landscape by using real cashflow data to provide lenders with a clearer, more...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Jake Pimental, CEO & Co-Founder of Tennis Finance
In this engaging episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger Van Faassen sits down with Jake Pimentel, the visionary CEO & Co-Founder of Tennis Finance. They explore the journey of Tennis Finance, a company born from the need for better AI-driven solutions in the debt collections space....
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Alex Gonikman, CEO & Co - Founder of True North
In this episode of the Lend API Partner Podcast, Rutger van Faassen interviews Alex Gonikman, CEO and co-founder of True North. They discuss the origins of True North, its evolution into a FinTech integration expert, and share success stories of how True North has helped clients embed financial...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Anna Burke, Head of Revenue & Growth at Equabli
This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger van Faassen welcomes Anna Burke, Head of Growth at Equabli, to discuss how the company is bringing much-needed innovation to the collections and recovery space. Equabli was founded by former industry operators who experienced firsthand the...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Mor Milo, CEO at Relli
In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Mo Milo, CEO and Co-Founder of a real estate investment platform designed to make passive real estate investing accessible, diversified, and rewarding. From his early inspiration watching his parents manage rental properties to launching his…
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Tom Donlea, Vice President at Vouched
In this episode, Rutger van Faassen chats with Tom Donlea, Vice President at Vouched, to explore how their cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing identity verification across fintech and telehealth. From mobile driver's licenses to fraud prevention, Vouched is shaping the future of digital...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Jamie Twiss, CEO of Carrington Labs
In this episode, Rutger van Faassen interviews Jamie Twiss, CEO of Carrington Labs, to explore how the company is rethinking risk analytics and credit modeling through behavioral insights and data-driven innovation. Born out of a mission-driven lending business, Carrington Labs is focused on...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Austin Carroll, Founder & CEO of Warrant
In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Austin Carroll, Founder and CEO of Warrant, to discuss how AI-powered compliance tools are transforming marketing in financial services. Learn how Warrant helps marketers navigate complex regulations, avoid costly mistakes, and streamline the...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Kurt Weiss, VP of Products at Mastercard Identity
In this episode, Rutger van Faassen talks with Kurt Weiss, VP of Products at Mastercard Identity, about how digital onboarding and identity verification are evolving in today’s fintech landscape. Learn how Mastercard Identity is helping banks and digital lenders bridge the gap between fraud...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Chandan Maruthi, Founder & CEO of Twig
This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we feature Chandan Maruthi, Founder and CEO of Twig, a company using AI to revolutionize customer support in the FinTech world. What You’ll Learn: Why FinTechs struggle with seasonal support demand, and how Twig helps. How Twig’s AI responds to customer...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Justin Chi, Co-Founder of Cold Email Hackers
This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome Justin Chi, Co-Founder of Cold Email Hackers, to discuss the power of strategic B2B email outreach and what businesses need to know about efficient lead generation. What You’ll Learn: How Cold Email Hackers evolved from a side hustle to a...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Peter Renton, Founder of Renton & Co.
This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome Peter Renton, Founder of Renton & Co., to discuss FinTech trends, AI in lending, and the future of embedded finance. What You’ll Learn: How Peter Renton transitioned from selling FinTech Nexus to launching Renton & Co. The evolution of AI in...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Rhett Roberts, Co-Founder & CEO of LoanPro
This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome Rhett Roberts, Co-Founder and CEO of LoanPro, to discuss how loan servicing software is reshaping the lending experience for borrowers and lenders alike. What You’ll Learn: How LoanPro started from windshield repair and became a leading loan...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Michael Luxenberg, Co-Founder of Bankuity AI & Concord Advice
In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Michael Luxenberg, Co-Founder of Bankuity AI, to explore how their Advanced Bank Verification (ABV) technology is transforming the lending industry. Discover how alternative data is helping lenders improve profitability, inclusivity, and customer...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Wagner Lopes, Executive Director at Luby Software LLC
In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Wagner Lopes, Executive Director at Luby Software LLC, to discuss Luby’s journey from building websites to delivering complex software solutions for the financial sector. Wagner shares insights into their customer-first approach, the power of...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with David Himmel, Enterprise Partnerships Director at Walnut Insurance
This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome David Himmel, Enterprise Partnerships Director at Walnut Insurance, to discuss how embedded insurance is reshaping financial services. What You’ll Learn: Why Walnut Insurance was founded to bridge technology gaps in the insurance sector. How...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Diarmuid Thoma, Head of Fraud and Data Strategy at AtData
This week on theLendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcomeDiarmuid Thoma, Head of Fraud and Data Strategy atAtData, to discuss howemail validation and fraud prevention play a crucial role in managing business risk. How AtData was founded in1999 and evolved into afraud prevention leader, rebranding in...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Tomas Campos, CEO & Co-Founder of Spinwheel Solutions
We’re excited to featureTomas Kampos, CEO & Co-Founder ofSpinwheel Solutions, on this week’s episode of theLendAPI Partner Podcast. Whyfinancial infrastructure gaps cause friction in managing liabilities. HowSpinwheel Solutions is simplifying financial management for both consumers and...
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LendAPI Partner Podcast with Bennett Kriger, Director of FinTech Lending at Equifax
Join us for an insightful episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, featuring Bennett Krieger, Director of FinTech Lending at Equifax.What You’ll Learn:- How Equifax has evolved from a traditional credit bureau to a data and analytics powerhouse, providing cash flow insights, fraud detection,...
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